NETA - InterNational Electrical Testing Association

08/28/2026

📢 EPIC26 Workforce Development Highlight! | Join Karla Flanagan of TSTC for:

⚡ Electrical Power System Service Futures Workshop

The future of the electrical power industry depends on the people who will power it forward. This interactive workshop will bring industry professionals together to move beyond discussing workforce challenges and start building solutions.

Led by Karla Flanagan, attendees will collaborate to explore:

• Successful strategies for attracting, training, and retaining talent
• Partnerships with industry, education, and internal teams to accelerate workforce development
• Resources and programs that can strengthen the talent pipeline
• Practical opportunities to turn ideas from EPIC26 into action
Most importantly, participants will work together to develop a 12-month action plan for advancing workforce development and continue the conversation through quarterly industry collaboration.

This is more than a workshop. It’s an opportunity to help shape the future of the electrical power workforce.

📅 October 11–13, 2026
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | Fort Worth, Texas
👉 Learn More: EPICpower.org

08/27/2026

⚡ PART 2: IDENTIFYING THE FAILURE MODE ⚡

When a Transformer Trips 3-Part Live Webinar Series continues with Part 2, sponsored by intellirent.

🔹 Part 2: Identifying the Failure Mode
📅 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM ET
📡 Sponsored by: intellirent

What happens after you've reviewed the relay records and determined why a transformer was removed from service? The next step is identifying the most likely failure mode.

This session with Drew Welton will explore common transformer failure modes and how diagnostic information such as DGA results, oil quality, visual inspections, maintenance history, and system events can help guide the investigation and determine the most appropriate testing strategy.

👉 Register today: https://www.netaworld.org/learning-resources/live-webinar-series

08/26/2026

Team NETA Promotion | Tosca Rifenberg

Please join us in celebrating Tosca's promotion to QEMC Program Manager! 👏

In this role, Tosca will serve as the primary point of contact for NETA's Qualified Electrical Equipment Maintenance Company (QEMC) Program, guiding companies through the application process, supporting members, and working closely with the QEMC Committee to strengthen program initiatives and support the continued success of participating companies.

Congratulations, Tosca. This recognition is well earned!

08/26/2026

📘 NETA World Journal | A New Era for NETA World

NETA World has long been a trusted technical resource for the electrical testing industry, connecting professionals with the knowledge, standards, and insights that help advance safety and reliability.

In A New Era for NETA World: Strategic Transition to Strengthen Our Industry Voice and Expand Our Reach, Bryant Phillips, NETA, and Mike Hellman, EndeavorB2B, explore the strategic transition of NETA World to EndeavorB2B and what it means for the future of the publication.

The transition will build on NETA World’s strong technical foundation while expanding its reach, digital capabilities, and opportunities to share expertise across the electrical power industry.

📖 Read the full article and learn more about the future of NETA World: https://netaworldjournal.org/2026/08/phillipishellman/fall-2026-neta-news/a-new-era-for-neta-world/

For decades, NETA World (NW) has served as the authoritative technical publication for the electrical testing industry, delivering peer-driven knowledge, advancing safety, and reinforcing the standards that define our profession. As our industry evolves in complexity, scale, and technological

08/25/2026

📢 At EPIC26 Pedro Quijada with Doble will present:

⚡ Modernizing the Workforce for Next-Generation Relay Testing

The technology behind protection relays has evolved dramatically—and the skills needed to test and commission them must evolve with it.

In this session, Pedro Quijada will explore how the digitalization of the grid and standards such as IEC 61850 are changing protection relay testing and what today's workforce needs to know to keep pace.

Pedro will dive into:

• How protection relay technology has evolved from electromechanical to modern digital systems
• How IEC 61850 is transforming commissioning and testing practices
• The skills testing personnel need for different relay technologies
• Why workforce development is essential to keeping pace with the modern grid

As substations become smarter and more digitally connected, the workforce must be ready to test what comes next.

📅 October 11–13, 2026
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | Fort Worth, Texas
👉 Register now: EPICpower.org

08/24/2026

📘 NETA World Journal | Fall 2026

The Fall 2026 issue of NETA World Journal is here!

⚡ Cover Story: DGA Monitoring for Renewable-Energy Transformers
written by Shahryar Farhang and Volney Naranjo of Megger.

What can dissolved gas analysis (DGA) tell us about the health of transformers supporting renewable energy?

DGA Monitoring for Renewable-Energy Transformers: Gas Rate-of-Change Analysis explores how monitoring the rate of change in dissolved gases can provide valuable insight into transformer condition and help identify developing issues before they lead to equipment failure.

As renewable generation continues to expand, transformer health and condition monitoring are becoming increasingly important to maintaining safe, reliable, and resilient power systems.

📘 Read the Fall 2026 cover story: https://netaworldjournal.org/2026/08/farhangnaranjo/cover-story/dga-monitoring-for-renewable-energy-transformers-gas-rate-of-change-analysis/

Power transformers used in renewable-energy applications are subjected to elevated thermal, electrical, and mechanical stresses due to the dynamic nature of

08/22/2026

NETA World Journal 📘PowerTest26 set a new benchmark for electrical power safety, reliability, and professional development.

With more than 1,500 attendees, 103 exhibitors, and 80+ technical training sessions, PowerTest26 brought together professionals from across the electrical power industry for hands-on learning, technical education, networking, and knowledge sharing.

From electrical safety and advanced testing practices to workforce development, certification, and real-world troubleshooting, the conference focused on the skills and knowledge needed to strengthen the industry today and prepare for tomorrow.

Read the full recap and revisit the highlights from PowerTest26: https://netaworldjournal.org/2026/05/netaworldstaff/neta-news/powertest26-sets-a-new-benchmark-for-electrical-power-safety-and-reliability/

⚡ Get ready for PowerTest27! Registration opens September 1, 2026. We’ll see you in Orlando, March 8–12, 2027!

PowerTest26 concluded as one of the most successful and impactful conferences in the event’s history, welcoming more than 1,500 attendees and 103 exhibitors

08/21/2026

📢 NETA News | Welcoming Two New NETA Accredited Companies

NETA is pleased to welcome Gemitech and Independent Testing Agency (ITA) as newly recognized NETA Accredited Companies (NAC)!

NETA Accredited Companies play an important role in advancing safety, reliability, and technical excellence across the electrical power industry. Through NETA’s rigorous accreditation process, both the company and its individual technicians are evaluated to help ensure customers receive high-quality, standards-based electrical testing and engineering services.

👏 Congratulations to Gemitech and Independent Testing Agency on this achievement! We look forward to having you as part of the NETA community.

👉 Read the full press release to learn more about our newest NACs: https://higherlogicdownload.s3.amazonaws.com/NETAWORLD/b556aa55-69b4-41d3-82c2-217458e111eb/UploadedImages/Documents/NAC_Press_Release_Augu

08/20/2026

How will emerging technology change the way we power, manage, and maintain our electrical systems? 🤖⚡

Join Morteza Talebi, Mark Lauby, David Speidelsbach, and Shahyar Farhang for the EPIC26 Panel:

🔌 Emerging Technology – AI, Monitoring & Digitization Panel Symposium

From artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring to digitalization and smarter power systems, emerging technologies are rapidly reshaping the electrical industry.

This panel will bring together industry perspectives on the opportunities, challenges, and practical realities of adopting new technologies.

Expect a conversation around AI, digital transformation, monitoring, operational efficiency, cybersecurity, and what’s next for the future of electrical power.

📅 October 11–13, 2026
📍 Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | Fort Worth, Texas
👉 Learn More: EPICpower.org

08/19/2026

⚡ PART 2: IDENTIFYING THE FAILURE MODE ⚡

NEXT MONTH! Join us for Part 2 of NETA's 3-Part Live Webinar Series: When a Transformer Trips, sponsored by intellirent.

🔹 Part 2: Identifying the Failure Mode
📅 September 10 | 2:00 PM ET
📡 Sponsored by: intellirent

Featured Speaker:
Drew Welton
Vice President of Business and Technical Development, intellirent

Once a transformer trips, identifying the failure mode is a critical step toward determining the right path forward. This session will explore practical approaches to evaluating transformer failures, understanding what the evidence tells you, and determining the appropriate next steps for testing and troubleshooting.

Don't miss this opportunity to build on the insights from Part 1 and continue the investigation.

👉 Register today: https://www.netaworld.org/learning-resources/live-webinar-series